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Markus Schulz is a man on a mission. He dreams of meeting the world. This dream just might be possible. Currently number 8 on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s Poll and 5th on the TranceAddict.com Top 250 DJ’s Poll, Markus has been travelling the world playing his personal brand of ‘dark, moody, melodic trance’ and meeting as many people as possible.
Over the past three years, Markus has crossed the globe on an almost constant basis. From Australia to Russia and as far away as China and Trinidad. Along with playing his hometown of Miami. Markus was also found in Ibiza at his summer residency at Amnesia; The Two Tribes Tour in Australia and New Zealand; Tomorrowland in Belgium; Mysterland and Trance Energy in The Netherlands; Nature One in Germany; Distant Heat in Jordan as well as clubs and in Kuala Lumpur, Romania, Czech Republic, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, UK, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and the list goes on.
Global DJ Broadcast, Markus’ weekly radio show, can now be heard on over 30 stations worldwide. His very special ‘Ibiza Summer Sessions’ debuted in the summer of 2006. Wanting to give the listener the feeling of being part of the Ibiza summer, Markus planned each week with the best guest DJs and hottest music from the Balearic Islands. The mission was to bring Ibiza to those who couldn’t be there and add to the experience of those who were. And it worked. New stations the world over grabbed up the show for their audiences. Markus reached out through the airwaves to meet more people and touch their lives.
His stunning second artist album, Progression, was a cumulation of these experiences, and offers listeners a slice of his trademark of dark, melodic trance alongside beautiful chilled tracks, guitars, and sublime vocals. Says Markus: “Progression was conceived in the summer, whereas the debut album was done and released in winter, so Progression is less dark, and more influenced by sunny days in Miami. ‘Trinidad to Miami’ was actually written while I was flying over the ocean with the sun shining on the water, and encapsulates that feeling of optimism and happiness.”
While some artists might find it hectic putting together an album with so much going on, Markus thrives on the inspiration he finds in his two bases – Miami and Berlin – and gigs everywhere in between. “I can't do one without the other - playing for the crowd makes me excited and gives me ideas for getting into the studio. When I’m in the studio, I can’t wait to play out what I’m making and seeing people react to it – the processes feed off each other."
"When I grew up listening to music it had a huge influence on me, and made me who I am, so when I make my own music I do it with the listener in mind and try and recreate that one on one feeling I’ve always had. It’s something that gets you through hard times, is a soundtrack to good times, and touches you in a unique way."
2008 kicked off with the release of his fourth compilation for Armada Music, ‘Amsterdam ‘08’, and Markus couldn’t be happier about its origins – Amsterdam is his spiritual home thanks to the overwhelming passion of the people resident there. “I always choose cities that are dear tome for my annual mix compilation” says Markus. “I just love Amsterdam, I feel a real connection there – my friends there are like my family. The people of Holland were one of the first to embrace and accept me and my sound, so it was the natural choice to do the 08 mix there.”
2008 was set to bring more dates in Australia, as well as Asia and South America. His ‘Progression’ World Tour was a big success. Markus: “I have been fortunate to meet some truly outstanding fans in these places who have supported me so much over the past few years - knowing that they will be there front and centre each time I come into town is a cool feeling.”
With no plans for slowing down anytime soon, Markus just might meet the world after all.
Lightwave
Markus Schulz Lyrics
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I'm a flame
Burning bright
In the dark
Reach for the light
Hold me close
Hold me tight
Hold me hear tonight
Touch the truth
Not a lie
Reach into
Me deep inside
Can we be
Just you and I
Can we be
Alive
And the sun wont shine
There are two types of light
The kind that enter the sky
Yea there are two types are light
And one that comes from inside
And no the sun cannot shine
When you're by my side
No it can't shine as bright
It shouldn't enter the sky
No it can't shine as bright
It shouldn't enter the sky
No
The song "Lightwave" by Markus Schulz feat. Angelique Bergere is a beautiful and poetic reflection on the depth of human connection and the power of love to dispel darkness. The first stanza speaks to the visceral passion and intensity of love - the singer refers to themselves as a flame, burning bright in the dark, and calls out for their partner to hold them close and tight. The use of the word "hold" is particularly poignant - it's a physical action that implies protection and safety, but also suggests a desire to be emotionally anchored and supported.
The second stanza is more reflective, and contrasts the idea of reaching for external light with the need to access one's own inner light. The singer asks their partner to "touch the truth" and "reach into me deep inside," suggesting a profound level of emotional intimacy and trust. The question "can we be just you and I" speaks to a desire to carve out a private, sacred space within their relationship, where they can be fully present and alive.
The final section of the song seems to suggest that the singer's love for their partner is so powerful that it eclipses the sun itself. The repeated refrain "no, it can't shine as bright, it shouldn't enter the sky" implies that the sun is somehow unworthy or insufficient in the face of their love. It's a beautiful, romantic sentiment that speaks to the transformative power of deep connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yea oh yea
Acknowledging that something special is happening
I'm a flame
I am a source of light and warmth
Burning bright
Shining with high intensity and radiance
In the dark
Despite the surrounding darkness, I provide light
Reach for the light
Strive towards positivity and hope
Hold me close
Stay close to me
Hold me tight
Embrace me strongly
Hold me hear tonight
Be present with me and provide comfort
Touch the truth
Connect with the genuine reality
Not a lie
Without any falsehood or deception
Reach into
Dig deep to explore something
Me deep inside
The innermost part of oneself
Can we be
Is it possible for us to exist
Just you and I
Only the two of us together
Can we be
Is it possible for us to coexist
Alive
To live fully and vibrantly
And the sun wont shine
The brightness of the sun is eclipsed
There are two types of light
There are distinct forms of illumination
The kind that enter the sky
The natural light that originates from the sun
Yea there are two types are light
Again, reiterating the idea of two different forms of light
And one that comes from inside
The light that emanates from within oneself, one's spirit or soul
And no the sun cannot shine
The brightness of the sun is adjourned
When you're by my side
When we are united, our combined light is stronger
No it can't shine as bright
The intensity of the sun's illumination is relatively diminished
It shouldn't enter the sky
The sunlight should not be the only source of light
No it can't shine as bright
The radiance of the sun's light is still relatively dampened
It shouldn't enter the sky
The reliance on external sources of light should be decreased
No
Rejecting the notion of enduring solely with external light
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANGELIQUE BERGERE, MARKUS SCHULZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dfrogman
If there was an extended version of it at THIS speed it would be so freakin sick. 1:41 on out is pretty amazing. The piano sounds great
Adamos32
One of my favourite tunes from "Do You Dream?" album :)
EnTranceCY
sounds like a breakbeat... trance & breakbeat and schulz trying something different turned out unexpectedly amazing! i really love it when people try new stuff and turn out to be amazing :D
Farhan Tajuddin
Still loving this great remix in 2021. ❤
Crasher1504
This is amazing :D
Kimunk Senang
lovely breakbeat.....
Michał
6 people hear a POP music ! P O L A N D !
Endless Reload
ATB style but still good
marsheproductions
/watch?v=KE66CJRw1ec slower version sounds better for me... ;)
gergallegos8
@Glimmerpost Cause this is for facebook fans only